HeyRuaHow to say “angina” in Irish
- Irish:
- aingíne
- English:
- angina
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ANG-ee-nyuh” /ˈaŋɟiːnʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aingíne, na haingíne (e.g. comharthaí na haingíne, symptoms of angina)
What does “aingíne” mean?
- angina
- A medical condition causing pain in the chest, usually because the heart is not getting enough blood.Also: angina pectoris, chest pain, heart pain.
“Aingíne” with the article
Here is aingíne after the article (an t-alt).
an aingíne
the angina
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Aingíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aingíne, the Irish word for angina.
Tá aingíne ar m'athair le blianta.
My father has had angina for years.
Is cineál pian cléibh í an aingíne.
Angina is a kind of chest pain.
Thug an dochtúir táibléad dó don aingíne.
The doctor gave him a tablet for the angina.
Bhuail taom aingíne í agus í ag siúl.
She had an angina attack while walking.
Is minic a thagann an aingíne le strus.
Angina often comes with stress.
Bíonn cógas aingíne ina phóca i gcónaí aige.
He always keeps angina medicine in his pocket.
Ní hionann aingíne agus taom croí.
Angina is not the same as a heart attack.
Other nouns in Irish
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Angina in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for angina?
The Irish for angina is aingíne (pronounced “ANG-ee-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce aingíne in Irish?
Aingíne is said like “ANG-ee-nyuh” (IPA /ˈaŋɟiːnʲə/).
Does aingíne have a plural?
No plural form is given for aingíne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aingíne sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aingíne (the angina), a haingíne (her angina), a n-aingíne (their angina).
Is 'aingíne' the same as a heart attack?
No. 'Aingíne' is chest pain from reduced blood flow to the heart, while a heart attack is 'taom croí'.
